Injection Molding Supervisor + Injection Molding Technician

Manoj Chougule

Maharashtra, India

+91-976******* *************@**********.***

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Injection Molding Supervisor + Injection Molding Technician

competent professional with an experience of 13 years in Production department with Plastic injection Moulding industry. Skilled in planning for day-to-day production related activities, production schedules and allocating work for achieving monthly production target; creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members. Proficient in taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary reports to ensure compliance with objectives, quality standards & customer requirements.

Efficient in executing various methodologies to analyze processes, recommending modifications to minimize escalations, reduce rejection, realize operational efficiencies, control variability, costs & reducing cycle-time. Expertise in ensuring quality product delivery; managing overall operations involved in production planning including coordinating in manpower management, supplies and up-time. Experienced in assisting in the production and implementing plans with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within the cost parameters; planning and effecting preventive maintenance schedules of various equipment/ to increase machine up time and equipment reliability. Effective leader with excellent motivational skills to sustain growth momentum while motivating peak individual performances.

Core Competencies

Injection Molding

Supervisor/Technician

Production planning and execution

Shifts reports

Cycle time& Quality

ISO,5s,SMED,OEE

Mould change

Color change

Process setting&troubleshooting

Over&Insert Molding

Engineering Materials

M/c- 20T to 800T

Safety

Automobile, Electronic and HouseholdsProducts

New tool testing

Root Cause analysis

Customer complaints

Ms office&ERP

Employee Training

Key Career Accomplishments

Escalated OEE from 72% to 86% through measures such as process control, PM of mold and machine,Training program, down time solutions.

Reduced rejection percentage from 2% to 4% by handling damages.

Steered efforts in reducing mold change time 70mins to 55mins by standardization in locating rings,Mold identification, Moldmaintenance and SMED.

Lumps reduction by proper start up and shutdown procedure, heater control, operator awareness, break time management.

Assisted in performing the Injection Molding machines purview for Ferromatic Milacron, Engel, Battenfeld,Zhafir, Huayuan,Windsor, L&T, Esem plast etc.ranging from 20T to 800T.

Increased production efficiency from 3% to 4% by cycle time reduction,Mold maintenance and Operator training.

Employee training and supervision.

Processing materials such Nylon 6, Nylon 66, ABS, PET, PC,PBT, ACRYLIC,HIPS, SAN. PP,PVC,LDPE

Resolved Customer complaints

Acquired skill in Over and Insert molding

WORK HISTORY IN INJECTION MOLDING

Production Supervisor Oct-2019 To Present

Sanchit Polymer Industries-Pune, India

Machine Capacity-50T to 150T,11 Machines

Automobile Products

Set –up & maintaining the complete Injection Molding Area. `

Planning, managing and directing molding operations

Manpower planning

Investigate quality issues, process delays, material shortages, tool or equipment problems and take corrective action.

Mold changes,process setting and in process troubleshooting, process optimization

Responsible for Safety,Daily molding,Quality, Production, Cost and Dispatch

Organizing work areas, quality problems and troubleshooting quality concerns

First and Last off product inspections

Verification of shifts reports(cycle time,down time,production,rejection,mold change time)

Effectively coach, manage and support Team Members

Continuous improvement

Support to Manager and technicians

Training to all shift molding employee about safety, mold/machine function,quality,WI etc.

Lead daily shift meetings and generate reports on production status,Production priority

Tracking daily labour,Raw material and packing material requirement

Monitoring Production floor housekeeping and 5s activities

Preventative Maintenance of Mold and Machine

Provide back-up in absence of Molding Process Technicians.

Production Supervisor Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

Teltrom Industries –Kolhapur,India

M/C Cap acity-20T to 150T,9 Machines

Automobile and Household products

Reviews production schedules and work orders, and assigns duties to workers according to order priorities.

Start-up machines and equipments and shutdown machines

Responsible for all technical aspects of mold change, including setting and verifying parameters,

Primary Responsible for quality,output,safety and dispatch

Lead daily meetings

Recommend measures to improve productivity and molding quality

Mold,Machine and Manpower Safety

Verification of cycle time,quality,down time,wastage,mold change time-(3 shifts)

First and Last off product inspections

Preventative Maintenance of Mold and Machine.

Communicate with previous and next Shift Supervisors on any open issues.

Manpower planning and Back-up to and absence of molding technician absent

New mold testing and report preparation.

Responsible for 5s compliance

Production Executive Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

Elcom InternationalPvt.Ltd,-Kolhapur, India

M/C Capacity 20Tto 150T,22 Machines(Vertical and Horizontal)

Over 350Molds

Electronic Products

Plan, organize, and monitor production and inventory, Achiving daily/monthly work order.

Assisting for the smooth and effective flow of overall production process by monitoring and managing activities with the help different departments and teams.

Prepare all required pre-mold change activities and mold changes.(monitor mold change time)

Process setting and inprocess troubleshooting

Manpower planning, Attendance and report

Performing company KPIs

Monitor and ensure Safety / 5S Compliance

Lead daily production Meeting and delay analysis and production priority

Mold,Machine and Manpower Safety-Accident investigation and corrective action

Co-ordinating with Mold and Maintenance manager for PM & Breakdown Maintenance

Conserving ISO documents,ERP entries.

Achieving targets of Quality,Output,Dispatch,and Safety.

Effectively coach and manage new operators,helpers on safe methods of conducting their job

(with Safety,Quality,Cycle Time,M/C &Mold function)

New mold testing,report preparation and action plans in mold.

Ensure completion of First Off and Last Off product inspection

Shift reports verification(output,rejection,down time,mold change time,any delay)

Communication with previous and next shift supervisor for any technical or quality issue

Shift Incharge . Jul 2009 - Oct 2011

ESNAD Co. Ltd.-Saudi Arabia

M/C Capacity-20T to 300T, 12Machines

Houseold Products

Start-up machines and equipments and shutdown machines

Perform the installation of molds, make necessary adjustments and fill out the production sheets

Optimize processes, help improve productivity and ensure quality of products

Color changing, material handling and mixing.

Responsible for Safety,Cycle time,Quality,Deflashing in shift

Shift productions releted documentation

Basic maintenance of Molds and Machines

Responsible for keeping and maintaining all molding equipment clean and organized at all time

Lead and achieve objective of production, quality, lumps reduction

Train new employees in the set-up and operation of machines,safety and WI

Timely addressing and communicate any concern regarding safety, quality, processing, and related equipment downtime to Supervisor.

Break time management

Complete shift management

ShiftEngineer

GlotechMold India Pvt. LTD.-Pune, India Feb 2008 - Apr 2009

M/C Capacity-450T to 850T, 10 Machines

Over 50 Molds

Electronic Products

Setting up/starting up and troubleshooting molding machines for production runs

Mold/insert changes as per plan-Pre mold change activities, core setting

Process setting /troubleshooting andchanges to achieve target

Continually monitoring production, quality, waste reduction and safety

Shift Report-Production,Rejection,Down time,,wastage,Trial detail report

Maintaining mold and auxiliary equipment area.

Material handling, mixing, color changing

Working and adhering employeesto work in 5s and kaizen system

Ability to work with Quality personnel, Shift Supervisor and Production Manager

Support to supervisor,Communication with Maintenance, supervisor for any issue in shift

Assist training to new operator and labourabout safety,quality,cycle time, packing.

Production support to supervisor

Responsible for keeping and maintaining all molding equipment clean and organized at all time

Resolving product non-conformity issue

First and last off product inspection

Process Engineer-Group Leader

Milton Plastics Limited-Pune,India Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

M/C Capacity 30T to 800T-28 Machines

Over 300 Molds

Automobile and Houseold products

Start up and shut down machines

Processing materials PC,ABS,PMMA,PET,HDPEPP, LDPE

Process setting and in process troubleshooting and process optimization

Mold changes as per planning

Color changes

Monitoring production quality and cycle time

Production reports.

Monitoring and organising mold storage area.

New employee training

5’s’ and kaizen

Educational Qualifications

Diploma in Plastic Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Miraj, Mumbai University with 66% in 2005

Diploma In Business Management from CSIBER Collage Kolhapur, Shivaji University Kolhapur with 61% in 2015

COMPUTER Skills

MS- Office Web and Internet Applications ERP system

training & Certification

Diploma Apprentice Trainee-VIP Industries, Nasik,India(certified)Jun 2004 to July 2005

5’ S’ and First Aid Training- Elcom International Pvt.Ltd

ERP System Training-Elcom International Pvt.Ltd

ROHS Material Handling Training-Elocm International Pvt.Ltd

Forklift and Overhead crane Training-Esnad co.Ltd

5’ S’, Kaizen-Milton Plastic Ltd

ISO and SMED Training-Milton & Elcom

Strengths:-

High-level understanding of Injection Molding Machines and its cycles and function.

Through understanding of Molds, Their use and Care.

Knowledge in Gates, Runners, Ejection systems, Cooling Systems.

Knowledge of auxiliary equipment including HRS,MTC.

Knowledge of Auto Material Loading system

Ability to work with Production Manager,Quality Manager and Team.

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Self motivated and motivating employee

Meeting deadlinesresult achieving.

References are available upon request.

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